Mexican Supreme Court Justice Warns Judicial Reform Enables Co-optation

Supreme Court Minister Javier Laynez publicly warned that Mexico's judicial reform, which subjects all judges to popular vote, is enabling co-optation of the judiciary. This marks a notable deviation from institutional silence, as a sitting minister voices direct concern about the reform's consequences. The statement signals deepening internal opposition to the reform, which could affect judicial independence and investor confidence in Mexico's rule of law.